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Buffalo Gap National Grassland, Hot Springs
708 Main St, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
591,000 acres
⭐ 4.6
380 reviews
Through Hot Springs' 591,000-acre Buffalo Gap National Grassland bordering Badlands NP, leashed dogs roam open areas with parking available. The vast prairie supports free-ranging leashed walks. Bring sunscreen for exposed grasslands.
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- Park
- Buffalo Gap National Grassland, Hot Springs
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Hot Springs, South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.4339, -103.4747
- Size
- 591,000 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.7 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.7/ 10
Solid
- · 591,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
USDA Forest Service grassland (591,000 acres). Leashed dogs welcome — bordering Badlands NP.
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